UNC’s Office of Information Systems will be posting bite-size IT Security tips for our users. As IT security concerns become more a part of our everyday life, awareness is one of our best allies. This week's update discusses tips for protecting sensitive information on your devices. For more information, contact your local IT Support or chat with us at help.med.unc.edu

As part of the Carolina Value initiative, School of Medicine desktop and server management IT services will brought under the single umbrella of School of Medicine IT, led by Uduak Ndoh. The changes will bring more efficient service, greater security, and provide staff with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

UNC’s Office of Information Systems will be posting bite-size IT Security tips for our users. This edition focuses on upcoming changes to the VPN client required for off-campus access to on-campus resources.

UNC’s Office of Information Systems will be posting bite-size IT Security tips for our users. As IT security concerns become more a part of our everyday life, awareness is one of our best allies. This edition focuses on Temporary Internet Files. For more information, contact your local IT Support or chat with us at help.med.unc.edu.

VoIP phones are being installed in MacNider and Old Clinic but will not be active until September. Please make sure your VoIP phone remains plugged in to the wall. There is the potential for a short service outage as early as the night prior to and the entire day of the transition.

Recently, members of the UNC School of Medicine community have been targeted in an email scam known as “spear phishing.” This form of phishing is especially dangerous because messages are tailored to the recipient and appear to be from a trusted source. Read more about "spear phishing" and what to do if you receive a suspicious email.

The UNC-1 Wireless SSID will be removed from School of Medicine buildings in phases over the next 6 weeks leading up to October 18, as noted in the schedule below. To avoid losing wireless connectivity, users should install the UNC-Secure configuration as soon as possible.

For the past few years, UNC P&A has focused on increasing the use of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing). Clinicians are adopting or switching to e-prescription as the preferred method of prescribing in record numbers. As a result, UNC P&A will avoid penalties and earn an incentive.